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USER MANUAL PCTV 320E PINNACLE
PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick Hardware
PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick Hardware
GB February 2006
© Pinnacle Systems GmbH 2006
All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transferred to other media without the explicit written permission of Pinnacle Systems GmbH, Brunswick, Germany.
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Pinnacle Systems GmbH has written this manual to the best of its ability, but cannot guarantee that the programmes/systems will satisfy the users' intended applications.
No guarantee is given regarding the specifications of features.
Pinnacle Systems GmbH retains the right to make alterations to the content of the manual without the need to inform third parties.
All quotes, sales, supply and manufacturing contracts from Pinnacle Systems GmbH, including consulting, installation and other contractual services are subject exclusively to the General Sales and Delivery Terms of Pinnacle Systems GmbH.
Disposal and Recycling
Do not dispose of electric components in the garbage. Either return defective or unwanted devices to the retailer or take them to an appropriate recycling station!
Table of Contents
Introduction. 1
Box contents 2
System requirements 3
Processor 3
Operating memory 3
Hard disk 3
Graphics controller 3
Sound controller 3
USB port. 3
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM drive or recorder 3
Operating system 3
Connecting the antenna 4
Positioning tips for the rod antenna 5
Connecting to a computer 6
Using the remote control. 7
Technical data 8
Bus system. 8
Power consumption 8
TVtuner 8
DVB-T demodulator 8
Antenna input 8
Dimensions 8
Operating temperature 8
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick!
With your PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick you can now receive analogue or digital terrestrial TV on your PC, with excellent image and sound quality which meets the DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial) standard.
Because of its optimized reception features and its ability to function without power supply, the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick provides the ideal solution for analogue or digital TV reception on your computer.
In addition to Live TV, the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick also makes time delay television (Timeshift) available, as well as offering you the option of recording programmes on your hard disk - without any deterioration in sound or image quality.
You also have access to free information services, videotext and the electronic programme guide (EPG), which allows simple and easy programming of the shows you want to record.
And now, time to have fun with your PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick!
More information about DVB-T can be found on the Internet at
www.dvb.org or at www.freeview.co.uk. For Australia, go to www.dba.org.au.
PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick
Passive mini rod antenna with magnetic foot (this illustration is an example only)
Mini remote control including batteries (this illustration is an example only)
Installation CD
Quick Start Guide
The box contents may vary depending on your product version.
In order for the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick to function smoothly, your system must meet the following requirements:
Processor
Minimum: Pentium IV 1.8 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon XP processor (SD only) Recommended: Pentium IV 2.2 GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon 64 processor (SD and HD)
Operating memory
Minimum: 256 MB RAM
Recommended: 512 MB RAM
Hard disk
Minimum: IDE hard disk with master mode drivers and 5 GB of free disk space
Recommended: U-DMA hard disk with 20 GB of free disk space
Graphics controller
Minimum: DirectX 9 compatible graphics card
Sound controller
Minimum: DirectX 9 compatible sound controller
USB port
USB 2.0 ("hi-speed") port
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM drive or recorder
Minimum: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Recommended: CD or DVD recorder
Operating system
Windows XP (Home Edition, Professional Edition or Media Center Edition 2005) with the latest Service Pack
Connecting the antenna
Connect the rod antenna provided, or your household antenna, to the antenna input port on the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick before connecting the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick to a computer.
Use a suitable cable to connect a household antenna. Please note that the utility of the cable has a significant effect on reception.
Positioning tips for the rod antenna
Should you choose to use the rod antenna (optional) contained in the box to receive a television signal, please read the following instructions (these instructions do not apply for other antennas):
If possible, place the antenna near a window.
- In addition, position the antenna as high as possible.
- The antenna should not be placed near a cathode ray tube monitor, television or similar equipment.
To avoid possible damage caused by the magnetic field around the Jenna's feet, ensure that the latter is placed at a sufficient distance from the ground drive and other components that are sensitive to magnetic forces.
DVB-T reception is dependant on location and may be impaired by steel-reinforced walls as well as tall neighbouring buildings. In this type of environment an external/roof antenna is required. It is generally not possible to receive DVB-T while en route, e.g. in a car or train.
Connecting to a computer
Once you have connected the antenna to the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick, plug it into a free USB 2.0 port on your PC.
Using the remote control
Should you wish to operate the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick using the remote control, which is supplied as an optional accessory, please ensure that the remote control is aimed as directly as possible at the PCTV Hybrid Pro Stick housing.
Bus system
USB 2.0 ("hi-speed")
Power consumption
Maximum 470mA (5V)
TV tuner
Xceive 3028
Frequency range 42 - 862 MHz (VHF and UHF).
DVB-T demodulator
Zarlink ZL10353
16.64 QAM, QPSK
6, 7, 8 MHz bandwidth
Antenna input
75 Ohm IEC
Dimensions
23 × 16 × 104 ~mm
Operating temperature
- 0^ C - 50^ C at 5% - 95% relative humidity
Pinnacle Systems hereby declares that this TV reception equipment complies with the fundamental requirements and other relevant terms and conditions of EC directive number 89/336/EEC.
The EC declaration of conformity can be downloaded from http://www.pinnaclesys.com.
Pinnacle Systems GmbH
Frankfurter Strasse 3c
38122 Braunschweig
Germany